The Widows Auction

From Sabrina Jeffries—New York Times bestselling author of The Study of Seduction and The Art of Sinning—comes a sumptuous tale of a woman whose affection comes at a price... Though Isobel Lamberton, the widowed Lady Kingsley, is confounded by her dealings with the obstinate Justin Antony, Lord Warbrooke, his commanding presence sparks something deep within her. But such romantic thoughts are for naught. For Justin’s political aspirations always come first. And Isobel’s own secret past could damage both of them permanently. So when Isobel’s friend talks her into participating in a scandalous auction of masked widows at a gentleman’s club, she reluctantly agrees...and soon begins to relish being an object of desire. But none desire her more than Justin, who recognizes the outspoken Isobel in disguise and sets out to teach her a lesson worth far more than money... Praise for Sabrina Jeffries: "Jeffries's talent is clear, and readers will delight in the multidimensional characters, fast-paced plot, and heaps of emotional passion and sensuality."—Publishers Weekly "With every book, Jeffries grows into an even more accomplished writer."—RT Book Reviews The Widow’s Auction first appeared in Fantasy

Give in to your desires with this collection of stories from four of today's hottest romance authors—including #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan. You have nothing to lose...but your inhibitions. In the Leopard novella “The Awakening,” a beautiful naturalist’s dream to live among the feral jungle creatures comes true under the blazing heat of the Borneo sun. But an untamed, irresistible beast of another sort forces her to explore her own wild side... Join Sabrina Jeffries at “The Widow’s Auction” where adventurous ladies in Victorian London are available to the highest bidder. Yet how far will a modest widow go to fulfill her fantasy of being auctioned off as a rake’s midnight plaything? In Emma Holly’s “Luisa’s Desire,” a child of midnight has arrived in a spiritual Tibetan refuge to rid herself of wicked desires. Here this ageless beauty meets the one man who can save her—or damn her soul forever... And in Elda Minger’s “Mr. Speedy,” a private, all-male school for seduction sets the stage for a tenacious woman who might just graduate with honors—if she can maintain her disguise long enough to give the man of her dreams a few lessons...

Three matchmaking ladies decide to play Cupid for the boy next door in this Sunshine Valley novella from USA Today bestselling author Melinda Curtis. For Kimmy Easley, showing up at her ex's wedding without a date is unacceptable. She's got to find someone -- and fast -- because she can't face going alone. Convincing her childhood friend Booker Belmonte to go with her is easy but that starts the spread of gossip through Sunshine Valley quicker than wildfire. Kimmy has never thought of Booker as anything more than a friend, so it's funny how she never noticed how nicely he fills out a tux... Booker could never say no to Kimmy -- he's had a secret crush on her for years. Accompanying her to the wedding is a no-brainer, not getting his hopes up that it might lead to more than friendship is going to be more difficult. But now that the matchmaking widows club has set their sights on Booker and Kimmy, will they be next to walk down the aisle?